Empowering architects to drive structure by understanding structure

At meesig, we help architects understand the possible structural solutions, so they can better communicate with their engineer and achieve the design intent with less compromise. 

Course Curriculum

2 Chapters · 11 Lessons

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    Full Height Glazing Part 2 - Conventional Windows (Rafters Flat or Raking Down)

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      Introduction

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      Background Information

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      Module 1 - Rafters raking down over windows

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      Module 2 - Rafters flat over windows

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      Module 3 - Rafter outriggers for eave perpendicular to rafters

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      Module 4 - Box gutter over full height windows

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      Module 5 - Trusses over full height windows

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      Module 6 - Steel fascia frames at full height windows

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      Conclusion

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    Assessment & Certificate

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      Feedback (Optional)

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      Quiz (For Formal CPD Certificate)

Downloadable Solution Sheets

This course includes downloadable solution sheets that you can use to communicate with your engineer.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this presentation you should be able to: ●    Understand structural detailing of high level windows and how to avoid visible lintels whilst achieving eave overhangs and blind pelmets. ●    Be able to communicate design intent to the consulting engineer to ensure their resulting design achieves the architectural design intent. ● Be able to to use our solution sheets to aid in briefing your engineer. 

Assessment

To comply with the NSCA requirements, this CPD will include a multiple choice assessment module.

Relevant CPD

This presentation is equivalent to 1.5 total hours (1.5 points of formal CPD) and will deliver outcomes related to the following Competencies from the National Standard of Competency for Architects: DETAILED DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION ●   PC37 - Be able to produce timely, accurate, complete and comprehensible documentation of the design so that it can be constructed. ●   PC39 - Be able to integrate the material selection, structural and construction systems established in the conceptual design into the detailed design and documentation. ●   PC40 - Be able to resolve and present a coherent detailed design solution within necessary timeframes to obtain client and stakeholder approvals. ●   PC41 - Be able to coordinate and integrate input from specialists and consultants into the detailed design and documentation. ●   PC44 - Maintain effective and clear communication in the coordination of relevant consultants, manufacturers and suppliers as required under the terms of engagement.

Meet Your Instructor

Hello, I'm Peter, a practicing consulting engineer in Melbourne. I work with architects to deliver their vision on high calibre small scale architecture projects. I speak with architects every day, bouncing ideas and troubleshooting solutions. Our mission at meesig is to empower architects to drive structure by understanding structure.  Bachelor Engineering (Hons) Bachelor Commerce  Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) National Engineers Register (NER) Professional Engineer (PE)

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Includes 2 hours of video content & certificate for 2 Formal CPD points

$90.00

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